Wooden padlock – plywood cutout, 3–50 cm

A love lock as a wedding favour on the table, a door sign for the children's room or a shape for your next crafting afternoon – sometimes all that's missing is the right shape. This wooden lock is an untreated plywood cutout in the shape of a padlock. You can decorate it exactly the way you want. It's made for your next project. Simply choose a height from 3 to 50 cm and get started.

What changes for you

• You can start decorating straight away. The wood is left natural, so you can glue, paint, varnish or oil it.
• Your decoration is exactly the right size, from a small tag to a large wall motif. You choose the height freely from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can carry on working without sanding or finishing. The laser cut leaves smooth, clean edges.
• You can plan larger projects with ease, such as a wedding or a children's party. The wooden lock also comes in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• Your shape has character even before you paint it. That's thanks to the typical brown edge the laser leaves behind.

Why this wooden padlock makes a difference

Ready-made decorations often look like everyone else's. A blank, on the other hand, becomes your own piece: in your colour, with your lettering, in your size. That way you create decorations that really suit your occasion. And the crafting itself becomes a cosy part of the preparations – on your own, with children or with friends.

Material & finish

The padlock is laser cut from 3 mm plywood and arrives neatly finished. The edges are smooth. You can pick it up and start decorating right away. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That's why paint and glue stick well. As a natural material, every piece has its own grain, small knots and different shades. This is not a flaw. It makes every piece one of a kind. The cutout is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: padlock
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, typical brown edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden padlock

• For a wedding: Write your guests' names on small locks. The place cards become a favour that many guests take home.
• For a crafting afternoon with children: Everyone gets to paint and decorate their own padlock. At the end, a colourful garland full of one-of-a-kind pieces hangs in the room.
• As a gift tag: A small wooden lock on a ribbon, plus two handwritten lines. Your present looks lovingly made before it's even unwrapped.
• In a shop window or at a market stall: Large locks up to 50 cm high let you showcase a theme such as love, security or Valentine's Day. They're quick to set up and can be redecorated again and again.
• For clubs, schools and craft classes: With sets of 10 or more, the whole group gets identical blanks. No cutting, no preparation.

Good to know about the padlock

As a love lock on bridge railings, the padlock has stood for a lasting bond for many years. That's exactly why the shape is so popular for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Use it as a favour, table decoration or personalised keepsake.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. As the wood is untreated, it's best kept dry and away from constant moisture. If you paint or oil it, you give the surface extra protection. That way your decoration stays looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Choose your height: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You receive the untreated wooden cutout in the shape of a padlock – without paints or other decorations

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or glue things onto the padlock? Yes. The plywood is untreated and takes paint, varnish, oil and glue well. It's ideal for decorating however you like.

Why does the lock have a brown edge? The edge is created during laser cutting and is typical of this cutting method. It gives smooth edges and a clear outline.

Do all the locks look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it shows different shades, grain and small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

How wide is the lock at the height I choose? The width increases in proportion. For reference: at a height of 10 cm, the lock is 7 cm wide.

A plain piece of wood becomes your love lock, your door sign or your party decoration. That's what this wooden cutout is for. Simply choose your height and quantity. You design the rest.